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Harvard President Claudine Gay resigns over plagiarism allegations, controversy over antisemitism testimony

New York | January 3, 2024 3:19:58 AM IST

Harvard President Claudine Gay resigned on Tuesday after facing a new round of accusations over plagiarism in her scholarly work, The New York Times reported. ... read..

Two earthquakes hit Afghanistan in less than half an hour

Kabul | January 3, 2024 3:19:56 AM IST

Two earthquakes of magnitude jolted Afghanistan's Fayzabad on Wednesday, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) reported. ... read..

Hamas deputy leader Saleh al-Arouri killed in alleged Israeli drone strike in Lebanon

Tel Aviv | January 3, 2024 2:20:47 AM IST

Hamas deputy leader Saleh al-Arouri was killed in an alleged Israeli drone strike in Beirut on Tuesday, The Times of Israel reported. ... read..

Former Mossad chief Zvi Zamir dies, had warned of Yom Kippur War

Middle East | January 3, 2024 12:22:17 AM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], January 2 (ANI/TPS): Zvi Zamir, the fourth director of Israel's Mossad national intelligence agency, died in Tel Aviv on Tuesday. He was 98 years old. ... read..

UAE President receives Hamad Al Sharqi, Saud Al Mualla

Middle East | January 3, 2024 12:22:15 AM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], January 2 (ANI/WAM): UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah, and Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla, Supreme Council Member and Rule ... read..

Four Palestinian terrorists killed in Samaria gunfight

Middle East | January 3, 2024 12:22:09 AM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], January 2 (ANI/TPS): Israeli security forces killed four Palestinian terrorists in Samaria during a counter-terror raid in the village of Azzun, near Qalqilya on Monday night, the Israel Defense Forces said on Tuesday morning. ... read..

Israeli forces seize Hamas' strategic Gaza city stronghold

Middle East | January 3, 2024 12:21:59 AM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], January 2 (ANI/TPS): Israeli forces took control of a Hamas stronghold in Gaza City including more than 30 buildings, underground bunkers and tunnels located near civilian homes, schools and hospitals, the Israel Defence Forces said on ... read..

US: Man breaks into Colorado Supreme Court and opens fire; arrested

Colorado | January 3, 2024 12:21:51 AM IST

A man was held on wee hours of Tuesday after he broke into the Colorado Supreme Court overnight and opened fire inside the building, CNN reported citing a state police news release. ... read..

From Tasmania to throne: Crown Princess Mary set to become Denmark's first Australian-born Queen

Copenhagen | January 3, 2024 12:21:49 AM IST

In a remarkable twist of fate, the ascent of an Australian sales executive to the upper echelons of European royalty is reaching its apex as Crown Princess Mary Elizabeth of Denmark is set to become the country's Queen Consort, CNN reported. ... read..

Vivek Ramaswamy to skip Iowa GOP debate, says will be "most boring" in history

Washington DC | January 3, 2024 12:21:29 AM IST

Indian-American Republican leader Vivek Ramaswamy announced that he won't be participating in the fifth GOP debate in Iowa and announced that he will instead be doing a live audience show with Tim Pool. ... read..

Japan: Five Japanese coast guards killed in plane collision at Haneda Airport

Tokyo | January 2, 2024 11:21:12 PM IST

In a devastating incident at Tokyo's Haneda Airport on Tuesday, a Japan Airlines (JAL) aircraft collided with a Japan Coast Guard plane, resulting in a fiery crash that claimed the lives of five coast guard members, Kyodo News reported. ... read..

French Embassy in Niger closes till further notice due to 'major obstacles'

Niamey | January 2, 2024 11:20:50 PM IST

The French Embassy in Niger has been closed until further notice, the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Tuesday. ... read..

Poland activates fighter jets amid intense Russia bombing on Ukraine

Warsaw | January 2, 2024 11:20:48 PM IST

Amid intensified Russian bombardment in Ukraine, Poland has activated its fighter jets to protect its airspace, a week after one Russian missile crossed into Polish territory, CNN reported on Tuesday. ... read..

"Unjustly incarcerated": US calls on Nicaraguan govt to release Bishop Rolando Alvarez

Washington, DC | January 2, 2024 11:20:46 PM IST

The United States (US) has called on the Nicaraguan government to release Bishop Rolando Alvarez, who has been "unjustly incarcerated," immediately and without conditions. ... read..

Airbus regrets Japan plane collision, assures technical assistance to investigation agencies

Tolouse | January 2, 2024 11:20:34 PM IST

Airbus, the European multinational aerospace corporation, has expressed regret over the collision of Japan Airlines aircraft and a Japan Coast Guard plane, which claimed five lives. ... read..

Israeli forces seize weapons and intelligence from Hamas commander's home

Middle East | January 2, 2024 11:20:30 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], December 2 (ANI/TPS): Israeli forces secured control of the home of the commander of Hamas's Gaza Brigade in northern Gaza, the Israel Defense Force said on Tuesday morning. ... read..

Nepal: Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Ltd entrusted with construction of 900 MW Upper Karnali hydropower project

Kathmandu | January 2, 2024 11:20:26 PM IST

Nepal has entrusted Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited (SJVN) with the construction of the 900 megawatt Upper Karnali hydropower project along with the GMR group, which was earlier awarded the construction of this major hydroelectric project. ... read..

New York: Deadly Rochester crash being investigated as 'domestic terrorism'

New York | January 2, 2024 10:21:14 PM IST

A deadly car crash outside a New Year's concert in Rochester, New York, that killed two people is being investigated as 'domestic terrorism' after the suspect allegedly left a suicide note and journal in his hotel room, CNN reported on Tuesday, citing sou ... read..

Hong Kong: Jimmy Lai pleads not guilty to national security, sedition charges

Asia | January 2, 2024 9:21:42 PM IST

Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai, known for his support of the pro-democracy movement and criticism of China, has pleaded not guilty to all charges in his trial under the territory's national security law that could see him jailed for life, Al Jazeera rep ... read..

Baloch protestors allege harassment by Islamabad Police, vow to continue protests

Islamabad | January 2, 2024 8:21:20 PM IST

The members of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee, the organisers of the ongoing Baloch movement, have raised their voice against the persistant harassment by the Islamabad Police and administration while expressing their determination to continue with their ... read..

Pakistan: "Let's solve this once for all," says Chief Justice Isa on enforced disappearances

Islamabad | January 2, 2024 8:21:12 PM IST

Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa said that the Pakistani Supreme Court wanted to solve the problem of missing persons and enforced disappearances "once and for all", Dawn reported on Tuesday. ... read..

Utah police rescue Chinese exchange student from "cyber-kidnapping" ordeal

Utah | January 2, 2024 8:21:04 PM IST

In a harrowing incident labelled "cyber-kidnapping," Utah police successfully located and rescued 17-year-old Chinese exchange student Kai Zhuang, CNN reported. ... read..

China: Search engine Baidu scraps acquisition of live streaming platform YY

Beijing | January 2, 2024 8:20:50 PM IST

Baidu, China's leading search engine, terminated its planned USD 3.6 billion acquisition of Nasdaq-listed Joyy (YY) live streaming business dealing a blow to its effort to diversity revenue and expand its live streaming business in the country, CNN report ... read..

India expresses solidarity with Japan in wake of earthquake, tsunami

Tokyo | January 2, 2024 8:20:46 PM IST

India has expressed solidarity with Japan and its people in the wake of the earthquake and tsunami that struck Ishikawa and nearby prefectures of the country. ... read..

Bangladesh: Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus sentenced to six-month jail for violating labour laws

Dhaka, | January 2, 2024 7:22:06 PM IST

Grameen Telecom Chairman and Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus has been sentenced to six-month imprisonment along with three senior officials and fined 30,000 Takas (Taka: Bangladesh currency) each for violating labour laws. ... read..

Pakistan: Pashtun leader Manzoor Pashteen gets post-arrest bail

Islamabad | January 2, 2024 7:21:49 PM IST

The session court in Islamabad approved the post-arrest bail of Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement (PTM) chief Manzoor Pashteen on Tuesday in the Tarnol police station case, ARY News reported. ... read..

Renewed Russia-North Korea military cooperation poses threat to global security: Report

Washington DC | January 2, 2024 6:21:00 PM IST

Several analysts have raised concerns that the renewed military cooperation between North Korea and Russia in 2023 could increase threats to global security in the coming years, Voice of America (VOA) reported. ... read..

Japan Airlines aircraft catches fire at Haneda Airport; all 379 passengers, crew evacuated

Tokyo | January 2, 2024 5:20:51 PM IST

In a shocking incident at Haneda Airport, Japan Airlines Flight 516, en route from New Chitose Airport, erupted into flames just after landing on Runway C at approximately 5:47 pm (local time) on Tuesday, Japanese public broadcaster NHK reported. ... read..

Israel hits Syrian targets after rockets fired at Golan Heights

Middle East | January 2, 2024 4:21:03 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], January 2 (ANI/TPS): The Israel Defence Forces struck targets in Syria on Monday night after five rockets were fired across the border into the Golan Heights. ... read..

World of Coffee 2024 to host UAE National Barista Championship, UAE National Latte Art Championship

Middle East | January 2, 2024 4:21:01 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], January 2 (ANI/WAM): The World of Coffee 2024, a highly anticipated event in the coffee industry, is set to organise two distinctive national championships,, including 'UAE National Barista Championship' and the 'UAE National Latte Art Ch ... read..

Israeli forces strike Hamas targets along Gaza coast

Middle East | January 2, 2024 4:20:59 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], January 2 (ANI/TPS): Israeli ground, naval and air forces struck Hamas targets along the Gaza coast in the past day, the Israel Defence Forces said on Tuesday morning. ... read..

Death toll from Japan earthquakes rises to 48

Tokyo | January 2, 2024 4:20:55 PM IST

The toll from the series of earthquakes that jolted Japan on New Year's Day rose to 48 on Tuesday, with several more injured, NHK World reported. ... read..

Pak intelligence agencies lodge false terrorism case against Jeay Sindh Freedom Movement workers

Islamabad | January 2, 2024 3:22:01 PM IST

Jeay Sindh Freedom Movement (JSFM), a political party working for the freedom of Sindhu Desh, highlighted that the Pakistan terrorist intelligence agencies have started an operation against them, adding that a false Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) case has bee ... read..

Russia's BRICS chairmanship begins; aims to strengthen multilateralism for equitable global development and security

Moscow | January 2, 2024 2:20:43 PM IST

As Russia has begun the 2024 BRICS chairmanship, Russian President Vladimir Putin has emphasised that, under the motto "Strengthening Multilateralism for Equitable Global Development and Security," they will act precisely in this manner and focus on posit ... read..

China's crackdown on foreign firms put them in dilemma; increases uncertainity

Washington, DC | January 2, 2024 2:20:18 PM IST

Following China's crackdown on foreign firms, multinational corporations in the country are facing a dilemma this year as the risks of doing business in China increase, as reported by the Voice of America (VOA). ... read..

Ex-Hamas operatives confirm terror group uses Gaza civilians as human shields: IDF

Tel Aviv | January 2, 2024 1:21:18 PM IST

In a video released by the Israel Defence Forces (IDF), former Hamas operatives confirmed that Hamas was using civilians as human shields and in several other ways as cover for their operations, as reported by The Times of Israel. ... read..

"Tried to take a particular theme and give it a Ramayan-type relevance": Jaishankar on his new book 'Why Bharat Matters'

New Delhi | January 2, 2024 1:21:07 PM IST

Amid the buzz over his new book 'Why Bharat Matters' which talks of India's quest to ascend the global hierarchy and New India drawing strength from the country's civilisational heritage, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said that he has attempt ... read..

China appoints new defence minister, but opacity reigns

Beijing | January 2, 2024 1:20:55 PM IST

Even as President Xi Jinping promised that Taiwan would be "reunified" with the mainland, China's newly appointed Defence minister was making himself comfortable in the office of his predecessor, who disappeared after being ensnared in a scandal. ... read..

Pakistan: Balochistan National Party President alleges conspiracy behind rejection of nomination papers

Islamabad | January 2, 2024 1:20:51 PM IST

As the Pakistan electoral body rejected over 3000 nominations for upcoming elections, Balochistan National Party-Mengal (BNP-M) President Sardar Akhtar Mengal emphasised that a well-planned conspiracy led to the rejection of his and other party candidates ... read..

Gelephu Mindfulness City's vision holds potential to bolster Bhutan-India relations

Thimphu | January 2, 2024 12:22:51 PM IST

Bhutan's King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck unveiled an ambitious vision for Gelephu Mindfulness City that holds promising potential to significantly bolster Bhutan-India relations, as reported by The Bhutan Live. ... read..

Japan earthquake: Death toll rises to 15; tsunami advisories lifted

Tokyo | January 2, 2024 12:22:19 PM IST

The death toll from the quake that shook Japan on Monday has risen to 15, according to NHK World. ... read..

"Canadian politics have given space to Khalistani forces": EAM Jaishankar

New Delhi | January 2, 2024 12:22:06 PM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has affirmed that Canadian politics have given space to Khalistani forces and also allowed them to indulge in activities that adversely impact bilateral relations between India and Canada. He expressed concern that t ... read..

"If people can't read me that means my mind games are working..." Jaishankar responds to his viral Russia post

New Delhi | January 2, 2024 12:22:04 PM IST

Describing India's relationship with Russia as "important and steady," External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar asserted that the ties with Moscow have proven beneficial for New Delhi. He emphasized the need for India to approach thoughtfully while dealing ... read..

"India got everybody to the table": EAM Jaishankar on unanimous adoption of G20 Declaration

New Delhi | January 2, 2024 12:22:00 PM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar underscored the significance of India's G20 presidency in the adoption of the unanimously agreed New Delhi Declaration, particularly amid global polarization on the Ukraine issue and concerns of the Global South. ... read..

"Pakistan was trying to use cross-border terrorism...we have made that policy irrelevant": Jaishankar on Modi government approach

New Delhi | January 2, 2024 12:21:56 PM IST

India has made "irrelevant" Pakistan's policy of using cross-border terrorism to bring it to the table for dialogue, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said and noted that New Delhi will not deal with the western neighbour on terms where "the prac ... read..

"Don't necessarily take what comes in foreign media at face value": Jaishankar rebuts claims of democracy sliding in India

New Delhi | January 2, 2024 12:21:55 PM IST

Hitting out at sections that have talked of democracy indicators sliding in India, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said that there is no need to necessarily take what comes in the foreign media at face value and that there are "multiple standar ... read..

"It was tied to Quad Summit...couldn't get everything agreed by everybody": Jaishankar on Biden not travelling to India for R-Day

New Delhi | January 2, 2024 12:21:53 PM IST

With US President Joe Biden not able to make it to India in late January due to "scheduling demands", External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said that the visit was tied to the proposed Quad Summit and indicated that the dates did not work with all pa ... read..

Jaishankar on Nehru Vs Sardar Patel's "attitude" towards China and the version the Modi government follows

New Delhi | January 2, 2024 12:21:51 PM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has reiterated that India should deal with China on the basis of realism and asserted that the relationship should be based on the three mutual understandings- respect, sensitivity, and interest. ... read..

Pakistan: Lahore Court orders release of PTI leader Latif Khosa's son in police assault case

Islamabad | January 2, 2024 10:21:21 AM IST

The Lahore High Court has ordered the release of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Latif Khosa's son, Khurram Latif Khosa, in a police assault case as the police failed to present evidence against him, ARY News reported. ... read..

South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung attacked during visit to Busan

Seoul | January 2, 2024 9:20:59 AM IST

South Korea's opposition party chief, Lee Jae-myung, was attacked during his visit to the southeastern port city of Busan on Tuesday, Yonhap news agency reported. ... read..

Baloch activists launch social media campaign, call on UN to probe 'genocide'

Balochistan | January 2, 2024 9:20:57 AM IST

Baloch activists in Pakistan have now called on the United Nations to carry out further probe into the ongoing 'genocide' in a social media campaign, raising the hashtag "#UNForBalochistan," the Balochistan Post reported. ... read..

UAQ Crown Prince attends launch of 18th Umm Al Qaiwain Festival

Middle East | January 2, 2024 8:19:55 AM IST

Dubai [UAE], January 2 (ANI/WAM): Under the patronage of Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu'alla, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Umm Al Qaiwain, Sheikh Rashid bin Saud bin Rashid Al Mu'alla, Crown Prince of Umm Al Qaiwain, attended the launch of the 18th U ... read..

UAE: Over 57,000 new investors flocked to Dubai Financial Market in 2023

Middle East | January 2, 2024 8:19:52 AM IST

Dubai [UAE], January 2 (ANI/WAM): Brokerage firms at the Dubai Financial Market (DFM) opened 57,054 new investor accounts in 2023, marking a significant increase of 12.5 per cent over the previous year, according to data released by the DFM. ... read..

UAE's Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements enjoyed exponential growth in 2023

Middle East | January 2, 2024 8:19:50 AM IST

Dubai [UAE], January 2 (ANI/WAM): Thani Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, said that the UAE's Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement programme (CEPA) has enjoyed exponential growth in 2023, with three deals implemented, two more signe ... read..

Pakistan: JUI-F Chief Fazlur Rehman says delay of "few days" in general elections not a big issue

Islamabad | January 2, 2024 7:19:52 AM IST

Maulana Fazlur Rehman, the head of the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazal (JUI-F), stated on Monday that the country's security conditions did not lend itself to a general election; therefore, a "few days" postponement would not be a major problem, according to A ... read..

Pakistan: Election Commission to set up over 92,500 polling stations for general elections

Islamabad | January 2, 2024 7:19:50 AM IST

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has planned to establish over 92,500 polling stations nationwide for the 2024 general elections, ARY News reported. ... read..

Six killed in 7.5 magnitude earthquake in Japan

Tokyo | January 2, 2024 7:19:48 AM IST

At least six people have been killed after a powerful earthquake of magnitude 7.5 rattled Japan on Monday, NHK World reported. ... read..

Excessive coal consumption leads to rise in respiratory diseases in Afghanistan's Bamyan

Kabul | January 2, 2024 6:19:53 AM IST

Concerns have been raised by certain locals and specialists in the central Bamyan province regarding the rise in respiratory illnesses brought on by the excessive handling, loading, and burning of coal, as reported by Pajhwok News. ... read..

Israel's Supreme Court strikes down Netanyahu govt's judicial overhaul law

Tel Aviv | January 2, 2024 6:19:49 AM IST

Israel's Supreme Court overturned a contentious government plan to curtail the powers of the judiciary on Monday, The Times of Israel reported. ... read..

Former President Karzai welcomes UN Resolution on appointing special envoy for peace in Afghanistan

Kabul | January 2, 2024 5:21:39 AM IST

The former president of Afghanistan, Hamid Karzai, has praised the recent resolution passed by the United Nations Security Council designating a special envoy for peace in Afghanistan, Khaama Press reported. ... read..

"Issue of Baloch families from Balochistan projected in sharp contrast to realities": Pak caretaker PM Kakar

Islamabad | January 2, 2024 4:21:08 AM IST

The acting prime minister of Pakistan, Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar, stated on Monday that the issue of Baloch families from Balochistan was being portrayed negatively and in stark contrast to reality since the Baloch people supported the state of Pakistan, ARY Ne ... read..

Pak General Polls: PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif to address 'internal rifts' over ticket allotment

Islamabad | January 2, 2024 2:19:59 AM IST

Nawaz Sharif, the leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), has chosen to personally address the "internal rifts" the party is facing regarding the distribution of party tickets for the general elections, according to ARY News, which reported on ... read..

Sheikh Zayed Festival breaks 4 Guinness World Records during New Year 2024 celebrations

Asia | January 2, 2024 12:20:14 AM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], January 1 (ANI/WAM): The Sheikh Zayed Festival in Abu Dhabi's Al Wathba area celebrated New Year 2024 with exceptional shows and features, breaking 4 Guinness World Records. This included a spectacular fireworks display and a 60-minute dr ... read..

Israel: 2,250 terrorists captured outside of Gaza since start of war

Middle East | January 2, 2024 12:20:08 AM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], January 1 (ANI/TPS): Israeli security forces arrested ten wanted terrorists throughout Judea and Samaria overnight, two of whom are identified with the terrorist organization Hamas. ... read..

MHA declares Canada-based gangster, Goldy Brar as terrorist

New Delhi | January 1, 2024 11:21:22 PM IST

Ministry of Home Affairs on Monday declared the Canada-based member of the outlawed Babar-Khalsa terrorist group, Satwinder Singh alias Satinderjit Singh alias Goldy Brar as a terrorist under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), 1997 on Monday. ... read..

Citizens of Pakistan, Tajikistan involved in attacks carried out in Afghanistan: Taliban

Kabul | January 1, 2024 11:21:18 PM IST

Taliban-appointed acting Defence Minister Mawlawi Mohammad Yaqoob Mujahid said that the attacks on mosques, monasteries, religious scholars and public gatherings that took place after Taliban seized power were carried out after foreigners, particularly th ... read..

Israel helping milk producers suffering due to Gaza war

Middle East | January 1, 2024 8:21:47 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], January 1 (ANI/TPS): The Israel government approved on Sunday the proposal of Minister of Agriculture Avi Dichter to give priority to milk producers in the localities surrounding Gaza in view of the war in Gaza. ... read..

Afghanistan named most dangerous for journalists: Report

Kabul | January 1, 2024 8:21:43 PM IST

Afghanistan, Vietnam and Russia have been named as the most dangerous nations for journalists, the Afghanistan-based Khaama Press reported, citing Reporters Without Borders. ... read..

Over 2 mn riders used public transport on New Year in Dubai

Asia | January 1, 2024 8:21:30 PM IST

Dubai [UAE], January 1 (ANI/WAM): A total of 2,288,631 passengers used various public transport means on New Year's Eve 2024 in Dubai. ... read..

Dubai Police organises first arm wrestling championship for inmates

Middle East | January 1, 2024 8:21:24 PM IST

Dubai [UAE], January 1 (ANI/WAM): Dubai Police recently organised an arm wrestling championship for inmates, marking a significant first-of-its-kind event at the state level. ... read..

New year, new flights as Etihad welcomes 2024 with more destinations to India

Asia | January 1, 2024 8:21:20 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], January 1 (ANI/WAM): Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has kicked off 2024 by introducing two new services. ... read..

Pakistan: Sit-in by Baloch protestors against enforced disappearances, killings continues in Islamabad

Islamabad | January 1, 2024 8:21:16 PM IST

The Baloch Yakjahti Committee - Kech's sit-in against "the enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings" at Islamabad's National Press Club entered its 37th day on Monday. ... read..

Pakistan electoral body rejects over 3000 nominations for upcoming general elections

Islamabad | January 1, 2024 8:21:14 PM IST

The Pakistan Election Commission (ECP) rejected the nomination papers of 3,240 candidates aspiring to contest elections at national and provincial levels to be held on February 8, 2024, ARY News reported on Monday. ... read..

Pakistan Election Commission's acceptance of Nawaz Sharif's nomination papers challenged

Islamabad | January 1, 2024 7:21:49 PM IST

The acceptance of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif's nomination papers from Lahore's constituency NA-130 for the upcoming general elections has been challenged on Monday, Pakistan-based Dawn reported. ... read..

Japan: Over 32,000 homes in Ishikawa prefecture face power outages after massive earthquake

Tokyo | January 1, 2024 7:21:45 PM IST

After the powerful earthquake and aftershocks on Monday, more than 32,500 homes in Japan's Ishikawa prefecture are without power, CNN reported citing Hokuriku Electric Power. ... read..

India, Pakistan exchange list of civilian prisoners and fishermen

New Delhi | January 1, 2024 7:21:41 PM IST

India and Pakistan have exchanged lists of civilian prisoners and fishermen in their custody. India has shared lists of 337 civilian prisoners and 81 fishermen in its custody who are Pakistani or are believed to be Pakistani. ... read..

MHA declares Canada-based absconding gangster Goldy Brar a terrorist under UAPA

New Delhi | January 1, 2024 7:21:33 PM IST

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Monday declared Canada-based absconding gangster Satwinder Singh alias Goldy Brar as a terrorist under Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 on charges of his involvement in smuggling of high-grade arms, ammuniti ... read..

Restrictions on import of Russian diamonds to G7, EU countries take effect today

Moscow | January 1, 2024 7:21:26 PM IST

In the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the 12th package of sanctions over the import of Russian diamonds into G7 countries and restrictions on deliveries of diamonds to the European Union came into effect today, Russian News agency TASS reported ... read..

Pak former minister Sheikh Rashid's nomination papers rejected over unpaid rest house bill

Islamabad | January 1, 2024 7:21:22 PM IST

The Awami Muslim League (AML) chief Sheikh Rashid Ahmed's nomination papers were rejected due to an unpaid bill for a rest House of the Muree Forest Department, The News International reported on Monday. ... read..

Gilgit-Baltistan: People unite, continue wheat subsidy protests

Gilgit-Baltistan | January 1, 2024 7:21:20 PM IST

Tehreek-e-Islami Gilgit-Baltistan announced the beginning of protest demonstrations in January in response to rising wheat prices as well as other regional problems. ... read..

Gilgit-Baltistan: Awami Action Committee to hold protest over surge in wheat prices on Jan 2

Gilgit-Baltistan | January 1, 2024 6:21:15 PM IST

The Awami Action Committee organised a Gilgit grand Jirga over the wheat price hike and also announced protest sit-ins in all districts, including Gilgit, from January 2, Pak Vernacular media reported on Monday. ... read..

Japan earthquake: Indian Embassy sets up emergency room, issues emergency contact numbers

Tokyo | January 1, 2024 5:20:12 PM IST

The Indian Embassy in Japan has set up an emergency room for anyone to contact in connection with the earthquake and tsunami warnings on January 1. It has issued emergency contact numbers for Indian citizens after a strong earthquake and tsunami warnings ... read..

India, Pakistan exchange list of nuclear installations under 1988 pact

New Delhi | January 1, 2024 5:20:08 PM IST

India and Pakistan exchanged the list of nuclear installations and facilities through diplomatic channels in New Delhi and Islamabad on Monday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in an official press statement. ... read..

Hamas commander killed in air strike, had led attacks on two Kibbutzes

Middle East | January 1, 2024 5:19:49 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], January 1 (ANI/TPS): Israel continued pressing its Gaza offensive in the new year, killing a Hamas commander in an air strike and pounding more of the terror group's infrastructure, the Israel Defense Forces said on Monday morning. ... read..

RAK sets two Guinness World Record titles with New Year's Eve drone, fireworks display

Middle East | January 1, 2024 3:21:31 PM IST

Ras Al Khaimah [UAE], January 1 (ANI/WAM): Ras Al Khaimah welcomed the New Year with yet another record-breaking eight-minute-long firework and drone display setting two new Guinness World Records titles in a stunning spectacle that lit up the skies along ... read..

7.5 magnitude earthquake rocks central Japan, tsunami warning issued

Tokyo | January 1, 2024 3:21:29 PM IST

A powerful earthquake of magnitude 7.5 rocked central Japan on Monday, leading to a tsunami warning for the country's western coast, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). ... read..

UAE: Al-Jundi Journal publishes its new January 2024 issue

Middle East | January 1, 2024 3:21:25 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], January 1 (ANI/WAM): Al-Jundi Journal issued by the Ministry of Defence has published its new January 2024 issue No. 600 in both Arabic and English. ... read..

Hamas Commander killed in air strike, had led attacks on 2 Kibbutzim

Middle East | January 1, 2024 3:21:21 PM IST

"Thoroughly annihilate enemy without hesitation if...": Kim Jong-un warns US, South Korea

Pyongyang | January 1, 2024 2:21:53 PM IST

Issuing a warning that a clash could happen in the Korean Peninsula anytime, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un ordered its army to "thoroughly annihilate" the US and South Korea if a provocation is made, Yonhap news agency reported, citing state media Korea ... read..

Russia, Ukraine accuse each other as 5 killed in attacks on New Year's Day

Kyiv | January 1, 2024 2:21:40 PM IST

Both Moscow and Kyiv blamed each other as several people were killed in different strikes in the Odesa region in Ukraine and Donetsk region --under Russian control after the war, Al Jazeera reported. ... read..

"Not seeking wider conflict in Middle East": White House after US sinks Houthi ships in Red Sea

Washington DC | January 1, 2024 1:21:33 PM IST

Hours after the US helicopters sank three Houthi boats in the Red Sea, the White House issued a statement saying that it is not seeking a 'wider conflict' in the Middle East, CNN reported. ... read..

Russia launches retaliatory strikes against Ukraine after 24 killed in border city

Kyiv | January 1, 2024 12:21:59 PM IST

A day after Ukraine bombarded the Russian border city of Belgorod, Moscow launched retaliatory strikes on Kyiv targeting the military sites and 'foreign mercenaries' in Kharkiv, CNN reported. ... read..

China will 'surely be reunified' with Taiwan: Xi Jinping in New Year address

Beijing | January 1, 2024 12:21:57 PM IST

Chinese President Xi Jinping reiterated that China would "surely be reunified" with the self-ruled territory of Taiwan in his New Year's address, renewing Beijing's threat to militarily take over the island but setting no timetable for gaining control, th ... read..

EAM Jaishankar wishes citizens "joyful and prosperous" New Year

New Delhi | January 1, 2024 12:21:41 PM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday extended his greetings to the countrymen on the occasion of the start of the New Year. ... read..

Pakistan: Imran Khan's party to challenge rejection of nomination papers today

Islamabad | January 1, 2024 11:20:36 AM IST

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) will approach election tribunals on Monday to challenge the rejection of the nomination papers of scores of its candidates, including party founder Imran Khan, Dawn reported. ... read..

PM Modi's third straight term at Centre 'almost an inevitability', declares column in leading UK daily

New Delhi | January 1, 2024 11:20:24 AM IST

The hat-trick of victories in three state assemblies, combined with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's immense popularity and emotive issues such as the Ram Temple inauguration in Ayodhya, has made a third, straight term for the BJP at the Centre 'almost an i ... read..

Violence-linked fatalities in Pakistan hit six-year high in 2023, says report

Islamabad | January 1, 2024 11:20:10 AM IST

Pakistan witnessed 1,524 violence-related fatalities and 1,463 injuries in the year 2023, from 789 terror attacks and counter-terror operations, including nearly 1,000 fatalities among civilians and security forces personnel, Dawn reported. ... read..

Congo President Felix Tshisekedi re-elected for second term

Kinshasa | January 1, 2024 8:20:30 AM IST

Felix Tshisekedi, the president of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, was re-elected to a second term in a December 20 poll with more than 73 per cent of the vote, the country's election commission, CENI, said on Sunday, according to CNN. ... read..

'Nothing Prepares You For It': The Volunteers Collecting Human Remains From Hamas Massacre

Middle East | January 1, 2024 7:20:53 AM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], January 1 (ANI/TPS): "We'd walk into a room full of blood and see no sign of shooting or bombing. There, Hamas terrorists didn't use a gun to kill their victims; they used an axe to chop them into pieces," said Simcha Greiniman, a volun ... read..

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